Jane Patterson

The Green Party has accused the government of politicising the intelligence and security agencies, in the wake of debate over "jihadi brides".

The government will not apologise to members of the Muslim community, who say they feel maligned by last year's coverage of the New Zealand jihadi brides.

None of the so-called "jihadi brides" who became headline news last year actually left from New Zealand.

Andrew Hampton is to be the new director of the Government Communications Security Bureau.

Structuring school funding according to whether or not children are deemed "at risk" could stigmatise those children, the government has been warned.

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has defended his country's human rights record during his trade-related visit to New Zealand.

Power Play - A review of New Zealand's intelligence agencies says the laws governing them are clunky, inconsistent and preventing them from doing their jobs.

The electronic spy agency, the GCSB, would have more freedom to carry out surveillance on New Zealanders, under new recommendations. Video

Prime Minister John Key has shared his experience of being burgled three times and says he understands the frustration other victims feel.

Power Play - Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton are front runners for nomination - but who would be better for New Zealand?

The public has put forward a raft of suggestions to tackle family violence, including legal and financial support for victims and better access to protection orders.

Deputy Prime Minister Bill English says he has no concerns about staff departures and the resignation of the chairman in his former electorate.

Power Play - David Seymour now has more than a year as ACT's leader and sole MP in Parliament. Jane Patterson asks if ACT can lift its game under his leadership?

Latino voters could have a significant impact in the choice of the next US president. Jane Patterson talks to people in Miami about some of the key issues.

Do female Democratic voters feel a special responsibility to vote for Hillary Clinton? Jane Patterson takes the pulse in New Hampshire.

In New Hampshire, where voting has started in a key American presidential primary, Jane Patterson is caught up in a Bernie Sanders media scrum.

As the race for party nominations continues, Jane Patterson talks to Bishop Orrin K Pullings about the role of race in this year's elections. Audio

As voters get ready to cast their ballots, Jane Patterson reports from one of Donald Trump's latest rallies in New Hampshire.

As Hilary Clinton beat Bernie Sanders and Ted Cruz edged out Donald Trump, Jane Patterson was in Iowa for the free cookies as the votes were counted.

Today marks the first formal step in the process to elect the rival candidates for the next US presidency. Jane Patterson reports from Des Moines, Iowa.

The government is willing to pay half the cost of the $2.5 billion Auckland City Rail Link, with the Auckland Council providing the rest, Prime Minister John Key says. Video, Audio

John Key has confirmed the government will work with Auckland Council on the City Rail Link and bring forward its construction by two years. Video

Over the past year John Key has become embroiled in a number of controversies but none has had a major impact on support for him or his government, writes Jane Patterson in Power Play.

The government has been called irresponsible for pushing out contributions to the New Zealand Superannuation Fund a further three years.

The GCSB and SIS have released their annual reports, which reveal a rise in cyber attacks and "realistic possibility" of returning foreign fighters. Audio